[sumo] New videos, Princess Aiko

[Barbara]

I listed a new disk containing two features, "Taiho and Kashiwado" plus 
the 2006 Boy's Sumo Tournament.  See 
http://www.quixium.com/fan/sumo_dvdrlist.htm#1604

I tried once again to begin archiving the entire basho from the start, 
but equipment problems slowed me down again.  I had thought that if all 
went well I would surprise everyone on Friday with the offer of a set 
but it looks doubtful.  I will attempt to make the usual disk for the 
last 2 or 3 days though.  As some have pointed out, I did not make a 
disk for the previous basho.  The problems I'm having are with the 
antenna dish.  Or the rf switch.  I have already replaced the cable 
which I thought was the cause, but that wasn't it.  The equipment I'm 
using isn't supported much anymore.  I'm looking through Ebay for parts.

Incidentally, those who did not see day 1 missed a lot of coverage of 
the Crown Prince, Crown Princess Masako, and little Princess Aiko.  They 
were seated at half time.  Aiko-sama is fascinated with sumo and follows 
it closely.  It was not mentioned during the broadcast whether this is 
the first time she has attended a sumo match, but you could see how 
intently she was studying the action.  She is a very pretty little girl, 
and well behaved.  Everyone was obviously in love with her.  Wouldn't it 
be great to have an Empress who loves sumo?  With the birth of her 
unnamed boy cousin that seems less likely now. Imperial support can do a 
lot to help sumo's popularity, it's plain to see.

Barbara Murasakihana